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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RUBAIYAT, 1879 EDITION: 36, by OMAR KHAYYAM Poet's Biography
First Line: I think the vessel, that with fugitive
Last Line: How many kisses might it take -- and give!
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
First Line: I think the vessel, that with fugitive
Last Line: How many kisses might it take -- and give!
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
I think the Vessel, that with fugitive
Articulation answered, once did live,
And drink; and Ah! the passive Lip I kissed,
How many Kisses might it take -- and give!
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